My Journey to Recovery from Porn Addiction Through Healthy Habits
Jan 31, 2024
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Paul shares his journey of recovery from porn addiction and the impact on his relationships and mental health. He discusses therapy, coping mechanisms, and life-giving activities that helped him rewire his brain. The podcast also explores the connection between pornography, trafficking, and the work of an anti-trafficking organization. It emphasizes the importance of uncomfortable conversations, addressing mental health stigma, and seeking therapy for self-understanding.
Paul emphasizes the negative impact of pornography on relationships and mental health.
Paul highlights the connection between pornography consumption and sex trafficking, and the need to address the objectification of others.
Deep dives
Personal journey and impact of pornography consumption
Paul shares his personal experience with pornography, discussing how it began at a young age and escalated during his college years. He highlights the negative impact it had on his relationships and mental health.
Recovery process and the role of therapy
Paul talks about his journey towards recovery and the role therapy played in his healing. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and addresses the stigma surrounding mental health.
Connection between pornography and trafficking
Paul explores the connection between pornography and trafficking, emphasizing how pornography grooms consumers to objectify others. He shares insights gained from working with survivors of trafficking and witnessing the effects of objectification.
Working with an anti-trafficking organization in Mexico
Paul describes the work of the anti-trafficking organization in Mexico City, focusing on prevention, intervention, and restoration. He highlights various projects, including education efforts, community centers, and rehabilitation initiatives.
Paul was exposed to pornography at a young age and realized in college that his porn consumption had escalated to the point that it was impacting his sleep, his relationships, and his mental health.
During this Consider Before Consuming Podcast episode, Paul shares how he was able to retrain his brain away from porn consumption through healthy practices. He also shares about his work as the Teams Coordinator for an organization in Mexico, which focuses on prevention, intervention, and restoration for survivors of trafficking. Paul encourages our listeners not to give up and reminds us that there is always hope.